Ron Logan Cause of Death Mysterious: Walt Disney Legend Dead at 84

By Alexandria Reeves

Walt Disney Entertainment lost one of its legends this week.

Deadline confirmed the death of Disney Legend, Ron Logan, who served as the executive producer for Walt Disney Entertainment. The report disclosed that he died on August 30 at the age of 84 in Orlando, Florida.

The official website of the Walt Disney Company also paid a tribute to him by recalling the contributions he made to the company. However, it did not disclose Ron Logan's cause of death.

The company quoted one of the most inspiring things he said as part of its tribute.

"The respect that we get as Legends makes it feel like a knighthood. You feel really proud to wear this pin, and to put it along with everything else-it's the pinnacle of indication that you did okay," Logan said.

People who also witnessed how he led Walt Disney to the spotlight also sent him heartfelt messages ad they remembered his life.

Ron Logan was one of my favorite professors I've ever had. His stories were amazing and he had a hand in so many interesting things while at Disney. RIP. https://t.co/gTTHIEWQFM
— forever catastrophizing (now enhanced💉) (@SarahSmiles294) August 30, 2022

Ron Logan's Legacy Remembered

Before reaching the peak of his career, Logan started off as a trumpet player at Disney. The job allowed him to meet Walt Disney several times.

During the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, Logan was able to perform with the fanfare trumpets after Disney launched the pageantry at that time.

A few years later, Logan became the Walt Disney World Resort's music director. He was then hailed as Disneyland's director of entertainment in 1980 before serving Walt Disney Attractions as VP Creative Show Development.

Disney acknowledged Logan's works in making the productions of several hit events, including "Fantasmic!" "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!" "Festival of the Lion King," and "Buffalo Bill's West Wild Show," to name a few.

But among the productions he launched, Logan famously pitched the "Beauty and the Beast" Broadway show with the help of his team. From there, he worked with several award-winning screenwriters and songwriters, including Linda Woolverton, Alan Menken, and Tim Rice.

Before his death, Logan had his last role at Disney. He became Walt Disney Entertainment's EVP, executive producer and created live entertainment products for other companies under Disney, like VP Creative Show Development, Disney Cruise Line, The Disney Institute, and Walt Disney Entertainment Worldwide, among others.

In 2007, he was named a Disney Legend, six years after his retirement in 2001. He was also honored with a window placed at Disney World.